ATS34 and Burgundy Micarta

panch0

panch0

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I am almost done with this one. Still need to sharpen up and Get rid of some yellow blotches on the micarta. I am not sure if it is the micarta or I burned it. I tried sanding with 120 grit and it is still there. Any ideas that could work?:o I also bought a scotchbrite belt and am trying to get a continuous satin finish.

Here are the specs

5/32 ATS34
59-61 Rc by Peters HT
Burgundy Micarta scales
OAL 8 6/8"
Blade 3 3/4"

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Very nice Frank :thumbup:
 
In my experience, when I get those spots on micarta that don't quite finish out the same as the rest, it's because I have some scratches left over from lower grits. Of course, it could be a coloration issue within the micarta like you said.

Great looking knife, Frank!

--nathan
 
Thanks guys. Nathan It could be. If you see the yellowish line above the rear pin and tube That yellow line is on the opposite side as well. I am gonna try it again tomorrow.
 
I think you may have burnt the micarta by over heating the thong tube when you sanded it.

I had this happen with Green Canvas Micarta and stainless corby bolts. I was merrily sanding away on the handle of a I knife I made, there was a bit of a burnt plastic smell and some smoke and I ended up with dark scorch marks around the bolt on both sides of the handle. The scorch marks sanded out to a yellow colour.
 
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